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NotGonnaUseLUVinMyName

Post subject: Luv died on the freeway

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:06 pm

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Ok so first off little background. 1980 LUV 4x4 1.8l 4spd. Stock except for an accel coil and wires. While cruising down the freeway it stuttered a few times and then the generator light came on. It was running fine with the light on, but when I pulled of onto my exit it died. I could start it up just fine and keep going but without my foot on the gas it would just die and I'd have to start it again. Any ideas?

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Randall Flagg

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:48 pm

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I have had that happen before! LOL, when mine did it, it was the alternator, you might want to replace the voltage regulator while you are doing the alt swap as well. The Voltage Regulator is mounted on the side of the engine, separate from the alt. Good luck, RF

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Randall Flagg

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:49 pm

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Of course, check all wires first, making sure that they are all snug, etc... always do the dumb dumb checks first. RF

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NotGonnaUseLUVinMyName

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:01 pm

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Is there an upgraded alternator for the 1.8?

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ellets

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:27 pm

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Don't forget when alt dies there no power to fuel pump and truck wont run very long. When it happens 200 mi from home you get real inventive.

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NotGonnaUseLUVinMyName

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Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:13 am

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Voltage regulator was the issue. Thanks guys

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